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R&J - Act 3
Romeo and Juliet Vocabulary Terms, Act 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| brawl | a fist-fight or quarrel |
| effeminate | like a lady; feminine |
| eloquence | the ability to speak expressively and persuasively |
| exiled | removed forcibly from one's home country or place of residence |
| gallant | courteous and thoughtful, especially towards women |
| garish | overly showy or decorated |
| merciful | showing mercy or compassion |
| plague | an outbreak of a serious disease that kills |
| predicament | a difficult problem or situation |
| reconcile | to make amends |
| submission | willingness to yield or surrender |
| vengeance | punishment in return for a wrong; revenge |